Call for Participation in the Artist Selection Panel: Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend Arts Commission
Public Art Committee

Call for Participation in the Artist Selection Panel
For "Downtown Urban Streetscape and Waterfront Area" Project

The City of Port Townsend is currently engaged in a major capital construction project in the downtown Water Street area. The City has adopted a downtown urban streetscape plan that includes the enhancement of existing open spaces, the adaptive reuse of established architectural and design elements, the addition of new and the augmentation of existing community meeting places, and the use of landscaping that invites public engagement. This revitalized waterfront area, stretching from the Northwest Maritime Center at Point Hudson to Quincy Street, will celebrate the intersection of our historic and commercial cityscape with accessible seascape. Public art will be sited within this location, creating an area of public focus for activities which complement our maritime connection, public markets, special events, and community gatherings.

According to the Art in Public Places Policy and Procedure, each public art project requires the appointment of an Artist Selection Panel to develop the scope of work and call for artists. The Panel includes members of the Port Townsend Arts Commission Public Art Committee, one project architect or engineer, one project manager from the lead Department, representatives of other boards, commissions, committees, or public agencies (as appropriate), an at-large artist with specific relevant expertise, and two community members from the area in which the artwork will be located.

The Public Art Committee is seeking interested community members from the designated waterfront area (Point Hudson to Quincy Street) to serve on the Panel. Interested parties should submit to the Arts Commission a letter expressing interest, a description of his/her connection to the outlined site, and a bio or summary of experience.

The Public Art Committee is also seeking individuals to serve as the artist at-large. Interested parties should submit to the Arts Commission a letter expressing interest and a bio or summary of experience.

Postmark deadline for application is May 15--materials should be sent, or hand-delivered, to the attention of the Port Townsend Arts Commission (PTAC) at City Hall, 250 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.